Felt Hogwarts' Ties {Tutorial}

April 11, 2012

I fell behind on the Harry Potter craftathon, but I am back on schedule; and boy, do I feel good!

The invitations are nearly finished too. I've decided to add one more little embellishment {typical}. Can't wait! I really can't.

In the meantime...

{A Very Harry Tutorial}

Step 1. Draw a tie shape in Silhouette Design Studio and cut. I made mine about 3 inches across at it's widest point and about 9 inches long. I'd be happy to e-mail the design to you, but it was super easy to do {I know you can do it!}.

Step 3. Cut 1/4 - 1/2 inch strips of felt in the corresponding colors {I used gold, silver, bronze and black to keep with the Hogwarts' theme}. I just eyeballed it when I was cutting so there are minor imperfections here and there and not all the stripes are the same width.

Step 4. Using hot glue, attach brooch pins to the back of the tie's top {I used 1 inch pins found on Etsy HERE}.

Step 5. Use craft glue to adhere the strips of felt to the tie at about a 45 degree angle {roughly, of course}.

Step 6. The glue should set for 24 hours to ensure the strongest hold. Since I didn't do this project at the last minute I was able to abide by that rule {kind of proud, not gonna lie}, but if you are short on time you will be okay. I would let it set for at least 8 hours.

9 comments:

These are GREAT, Jennifer!!!I would love to have you share them at my linky party here if you're interested! http://www.raisingmemories.com/search/label/sharing%20time Hope you have a great week!~Heather

Super cute idea! They would also make great package embellishments for Fathers Day! Thanks so much for sharing at The Mother Lode linky party over at I Gotta Create! <3 Christinahttp://igottacreate.blogspot.com